Top Gear At Silverstone - Page 4

OldSkoolGP · August 29th, 2007, 3:56 PM

You know what's ironic? Not two weeks ago I mailed a letter to 201 Wood Lane saying that the guys should do an episode where they all drive a car in an endurance race! Now I'm sure they planned this out months ago, but I like to think that they care so much about my valuable input, they got the idea together as quickly as possible just to please me! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

I can't wait to see the finished product, I hope they do it as a whole episode like the America trip.

Martyn · August 29th, 2007, 5:42 PM

^Sorry, but I knew about this on the 27th June! It wasn't confirmed, but a very obvious hint was given images/smilies/lol.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by DailySportsCar.com on the 27th June

“We have 39 entries paid up already,” says James Tucker – but expect the final grid to be significantly larger than that. It is likely to include three very well known TV ‘motoring types’ but we can’t let you know who they are yet (something to do with a BBC regulation, apparently).

Martyn · August 30th, 2007, 10:48 AM

Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I'll probably be there, I'm still torn between either the Britcar 24 or the British F3 and GT championships at Croft. I've done all of F3GT this season so it would be a shame to miss it, but a 24 hour race is always a laugh, plus Silverstone is half the distance Croft is for me!

I'll say hello if I see anyone obviously from FinalGear (not that I know what anyone looks like).

Ottobon · September 2nd, 2007, 6:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airmenair

Diesel though?

I think the last type of car they would enter would be a diesel on the basis of Jeremy's hatred towards them.

Would be pretty awesome I must say if it is the case however!

not just a diesel, a diesel 3 series BMW,

the horror!

ArosaMike · September 3rd, 2007, 6:33 PM

I'm going on Thurs and Sat now having won a competition at Autosport! LOL I get to be guests of one of the class 1 teams who are running an E36 M3 images/smilies/smile.gif

Should be a good laugh and will get to sit in the garage images/smilies/smile.gif

Will be taking my camera with me so will have to see if I can steal a photo of the Stig out of his helmet. He has to take it off at some point!

IceBone · September 4th, 2007, 9:05 AM

Hmmm...i dunno, in a bit of serious question answering, i think it was James that said he didn't take it off for a second during a recording of a "special".

Martyn · September 4th, 2007, 9:56 AM

I doubt he'd go for 24 hours without taking his helmet off. He'll probably just escape to some privacy after every stint.

It is quite tempting just to stay in the pitlane, just taking photos of their garage for 24 hours though! images/smilies/lol.gif

ArosaMike · September 4th, 2007, 7:34 PM

Well....I'm fairly sure he'll have to take it off for driver sign on etc as he has to confirm who he is and show his race license. It honestly wouldn't surpise me though if it isn't 'The Stig' if you get me. It's probably just a Britcar regular who they've asked to drive with them. On these press teams they always tend to have at least one professional to try and prevent them from finishing absolutely last.

ArosaMike · September 7th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Here are some photos from todays practice session. I've put them in a spoiler incase people don't want to see the car they're running:

Spoiler Text: (Click here to toggle display)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-61.jpg

Sadly I didn't have my telephoto on at this point so couldn't get in close enough to try and see under his visor. He's a young guy though probably late 20s early 30s from what I could see. He also DOES talk....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-57.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-63.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-81.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-81-2.jpg

A closeup of the last picture. Look at the concentration on his little face!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-11.jpg

And whoever said the TG crew were immature?!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-48.jpg

Clarksons Gallado. Only his car would have childish drawings including stick men on the passanger seat on top of a rather tastless tan leather jacket! Seems May never convinced him to get the 'gay' colour in the end!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/ArosMike/Britcar%2024hrs%20Practice%20-%20Silverstone/Britcar-47.jpg

I have no idea what he must be trying to get at!

jayhawk · September 7th, 2007, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArosaMike

(a funny picture)
And whoever said the TG crew were immature?!

Spazatao · September 7th, 2007, 1:04 AM

WOW! Simply astonishing! This will deserve a whole episode for it's own... Is Larsen's Biscuits something serious or just another joke?

Donington · September 7th, 2007, 1:23 AM

I like the

wing..larsen's is made up so it says 'Arse' when they open the door

jayhawk · September 7th, 2007, 1:28 AM

Fixed. Doh!

ArosaMike · September 7th, 2007, 1:28 AM

The other side has a word that starts with PENIS on it! Didn't manage to get a picture of it though....will try on Saturday.

Mopar Man · September 7th, 2007, 3:33 AM

If I may say so, this is going to be one HELL of a good series. images/smilies/tongue.gif

otispunkmeyer · September 7th, 2007, 9:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawk

you have permission to slap me for this but i had to have a good long look at that photo to find the funny part lol, i cant even remember where that term was from either....i have heard it before.

to you lot above me, hes put the stuff in a spoiler and you lot are kinda giving the game away! lol

ViperVX · September 7th, 2007, 10:30 AM

I really like what i've seen. Almost everything in season 10 looks really car related, not just foolin' around with cars (apart from their sailing race)>

Martyn · September 7th, 2007, 1:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otispunkmeyer

i cant even remember where that term was from either....i have heard it before.

I first heard Father Jack shout it in an episode of Father Ted.

karan1003 · September 7th, 2007, 4:07 PM

The stig apparently drinks diet coke...what a shame...

otispunkmeyer · September 7th, 2007, 4:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karan1003

The stig apparently drinks diet coke...what a shame...

too much sugar would knack up his mechanical innards

August 29th, 2007, 3:56 PM	#61
OldSkoolGP Joined: Feb 12th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin, USA Age: 29 Posts: 69 Car: Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Saloon, VW Jetta TDI Rep Power: 14	You know what's ironic? Not two weeks ago I mailed a letter to 201 Wood Lane saying that the guys should do an episode where they all drive a car in an endurance race! Now I'm sure they planned this out months ago, but I like to think that they care so much about my valuable input, they got the idea together as quickly as possible just to please me! I can't wait to see the finished product, I hope they do it as a whole episode like the America trip.

September 3rd, 2007, 6:33 PM	#65
ArosaMike Resident Kart Racer Joined: Apr 30th, 2005 Last Online: July 25th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 842 Car: SEAT Arosa Sport LFS Status: Rep Power: 19	I'm going on Thurs and Sat now having won a competition at Autosport! LOL I get to be guests of one of the class 1 teams who are running an E36 M3 Should be a good laugh and will get to sit in the garage Will be taking my camera with me so will have to see if I can steal a photo of the Stig out of his helmet. He has to take it off at some point! __________________ It's Pain Time...Wooooh

September 4th, 2007, 9:05 AM	#66
IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	Hmmm...i dunno, in a bit of serious question answering, i think it was James that said he didn't take it off for a second during a recording of a "special". __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

September 4th, 2007, 7:34 PM	#68
ArosaMike Resident Kart Racer Joined: Apr 30th, 2005 Last Online: July 25th, 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 842 Car: SEAT Arosa Sport LFS Status: Rep Power: 19	Well....I'm fairly sure he'll have to take it off for driver sign on etc as he has to confirm who he is and show his race license. It honestly wouldn't surpise me though if it isn't 'The Stig' if you get me. It's probably just a Britcar regular who they've asked to drive with them. On these press teams they always tend to have at least one professional to try and prevent them from finishing absolutely last. __________________ It's Pain Time...Wooooh

September 7th, 2007, 1:23 AM	#72
Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 4:28 AM Location: Now in Plymouth, Englandshire Age: 20 Posts: 4,263 Rep Power: 176	I like the wing..larsen's is made up so it says 'Arse' when they open the door __________________ I live in Botswana, saving lives. DO YOU!? Last edited by Donington; September 7th, 2007 at 1:50 AM.

August 30th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#63
Martyn Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Stafford, England Age: 25 Posts: 535 Car: Ford Focus Rep Power: 25	Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I'll probably be there, I'm still torn between either the Britcar 24 or the British F3 and GT championships at Croft. I've done all of F3GT this season so it would be a shame to miss it, but a 24 hour race is always a laugh, plus Silverstone is half the distance Croft is for me! I'll say hello if I see anyone obviously from FinalGear (not that I know what anyone looks like).

September 4th, 2007, 9:56 AM	#67
Martyn Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: Stafford, England Age: 25 Posts: 535 Car: Ford Focus Rep Power: 25	I doubt he'd go for 24 hours without taking his helmet off. He'll probably just escape to some privacy after every stint. It is quite tempting just to stay in the pitlane, just taking photos of their garage for 24 hours though!

September 7th, 2007, 1:04 AM	#71
Spazatao Joined: May 10th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Lyon, France. Missing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.. Age: 22 Posts: 860 Car: Taxis Rep Power: 18	WOW! Simply astonishing! This will deserve a whole episode for it's own... Is Larsen's Biscuits something serious or just another joke?

September 7th, 2007, 1:28 AM	#73
jayhawk Cigar Smoking Man Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 2:19 AM Location: Aurora, IL. Age: 34 Posts: 6,475 Car: 07 Subaru WRX, 09 VW Tiguan. Rep Power: 234	Fixed. Doh! __________________ Instead of attending the circus, I visit Autoblog to see the clowns comment instead.

September 7th, 2007, 3:33 AM	#75
Mopar Man Banned For Being A Lying Asshat Joined: May 7th, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 23 Posts: 636 Car: 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega-Cab Rep Power: 0	If I may say so, this is going to be one HELL of a good series.

September 7th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#77
ViperVX Joined: Dec 27th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Age: 23 Posts: 1,161 Rep Power: 27	I really like what i've seen. Almost everything in season 10 looks really car related, not just foolin' around with cars (apart from their sailing race)> __________________ Top Gear Rullz 4ever!

September 7th, 2007, 4:07 PM	#79
karan1003 Joined: Jul 13th, 2007 Last Online: July 30th, 2009 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	The stig apparently drinks diet coke...what a shame...

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